To join the VFW

VFW Membership requires military service overseas during an operation or conflict and decoration with an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, a campaign medal or ribbon (DD-214). A Leave and Earning Statement showing receipt of Hostile Fire or Imminent Danger Pay is also acceptable as proof of membership eligibility.For more membership information and the form required to join the Sun Lakes VFW please contact our Post Commander, Rich Veenhuis (Tel: (708) 334-4856, Email: rveenhuis1@aol.com).

Why should you join the VFW?

We care about Veterans: We support Veterans in Veterans Administration Hospitals by donating Medical Equipment and other necessities. We assist Veterans in obtaining their benefits.We Remember: We remember our fallen Comrades at Funerals and patriotic Holidays.We Remind: We remind our Government of their responsibilities to our Veterans. We remind Citizens that Freedom isn't free.We Participate: We participate in Community Schools with Veterans in the Classroom to help students learn about our country's history.We Serve: We serve our country again, By supporting our troops who are defending our freedom.We Respect: We respect all Veterans who served in all wars.We Demonstrate: We demonstrate patriotism by displaying the flag of our country and marching in parades.We Donate: We donate our time talent and treasure. We finance scholarships and patriotic contests at local schools and other organizations.We are Proud: We would do anything for our country.Why are you important to the Veterans of Foreign Wars? Your name is needed on our membership roster to support our efforts to protect Veterans Rights. There is a significant decrease in the number of members of Congress who have served in the Military, for this reason the Congress doesn't fully understand the needs of Veterans. When our National V.F.W. leaders meet with Congress and show them the size of our organization it gets their attention. We needyour participation in our post for another reason, and that is our country is losing 1100 World War Two, Korean, and Vietnam War Veterans each day. Who will ensure Veterans rights when all the current Veterans are gone? Please allow us to check your eligibility and join us today.

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We understand the unique bond you share with other veterans of overseas conflicts because we too, have been there. Since 1899, the VFW has been the nation’s leading veterans service organization in the fight to better the lives of all those who’ve worn the uniform of the United States military. No matter which conflict called you to service, we invite you to join us. Stand strong with the other 1.4 million members of the VFW as together, we continue to fight for all that’s good FOR VETERANS.